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• Local/Green/Regional
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• A Historical Experience
• Media Rated

Media Rated

The critics have raised a glass in salute of Alexandria chefs and restaurants making a name for themselves and the city through innovative twists on classic meals home-cooked to perfection. Check out some of the recent accolades and then go test the critics' recommendations for yourself.

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence:

• Bastille
• Geranio
• Monroe's
• La Bergerie
• Stardust
• The Grille at Morrison House
• Vermillion

Washingtonian Magazine - 100 Very Best of 2008

• Bastille
• Farrah Olivia
• Hank's Oyster Bar
• The Majestic
• Restaurant Eve
• Vermillion

Cheap Eats

• Bombay Curry Company (2007)

Editor's Pick

• Daniel O'Connell's

Restaurateurs of the Year, 2008

• Cathal and Meshelle Armstrong, Restaurant Eve
  

Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington: RAMMY AWARD

• 2007 Chef of the Year and Wine and Beverage Program of the Year: Restaurant Eve
  
  
• 2009 Nominees:
  Upscale Casual Restuarant - Bastille, Majestic Cafe
  Rising Culinary Star - Shannon Overmiller, Majestic Cafe, Tony Chittum, Vermilion
  Pastry Chef - Michelle Garbee-Poteaux, Bastille
  Fine Dining - Restaurant Eve, Vermilion
  Chef of the Year - Jamie Leeds, Hank's Oyster Bar , Robert Wiedmaier; Brabo by Robert Wiedmaier & Brabo Tasting Room
  
  
   
• 2009 Winners:
  Chef of the Year - Robert Wiedmaier; Brabo by Robert Wiedmaier & Brabo Tasting Room
  Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year - Restaurant Eve
  Rising Culinary Star - Anthony Chittum, Vermilion

Alexandria Times: Best of Alexandria 2008

• Pizza - Bugsy's
• Fine Dining - Restaurant Eve
• Steak House - Landini Brothers
• Hotel Dining - The Morrison House